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Meath and Louth into Leinster U20 semis; Waterford minors score first Munster football win in five years

Meath will play holders Kildare in the semi-finals, while Louth take on Dublin.

30 fascinating facts you didn't know about the Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is around the corner, but the Olympic Games have been making history for centuries. From the Games' Greek origins to their first foray into South America, the Olympics are known for bringing nations all over the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics. And even if you don't care much about sports, there's no denying the magic of the Olympics. In order to get into the Olympic spirit and the emotions that come with it, check out this gallery of fascinating facts you probably didn't about this extraordinary sporting event.

Full-forward, All-Star goalkeeper, and now manager: Raymond Galligan's rise to the Cavan hotseat

The 42 speaks to Cian Mackey about the development of Raymond Galligan in his first year as Cavan manager.

Ducati: COTA MotoGP podium “essential step” for Bastianini

Ducati’s general manager Gigi Dall’Igna says Enea Bastianini’s ride to third at the MotoGP Americas Grand Prix was “an essential step” for the Italian, whose future remains uncertain.

'You give the linesman and the referee no option': Fenton learns lesson from league final red card

Dublin’s star midfielder missed last weekend’s Leinster SFC quarter-final defeat of Meath.

Tipperary keep Munster U-20 hopes alive with win over Clare

Tipperary’s hopes of reaching a first Munster U-20 football final since 2021 may be slender but they do travel to Tralee next week with a chance after finally seeing off a stubborn Clare side in Ardfinnan. With Michael Freaney’s 27th-minute goal decisively turning the tide in the home side’s favour to lead by 1-5 to 0-5 by the break with the wind t...

Kerry get the better of Cork in likely dress rehearsal for Munster Under-20 football final

MUNSTER UNDER-20 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PHASE 2 ROUND 2 Cork 0-11 Kerry 1-12 There might have been the touch of a ‘phoney war’ about this Munster U-20 FC Phase 2 Round 2 clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the sides almost certain to meet in the provincial final in a fortnight’s time, but Kerry will, nonetheless, be satisfied to have earned the early br...

FAI Cup first-round draw produces three Cork-Dublin clashes and two inter-county derbies

Four sides, meanwhile, including Intermediate Cup finalists Ringmahon Rangers, have received byes into the second round.

Tyler Bleyendaal to join Leinster next season as assistant coach

Former Munster out-half will replace Andrew Goodman ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

'As far as we know, Antoine will be here next year'

Mike Prendergast is confident Antoine Frisch will remain at Munster next season despite French interest.

Munster expect Antoine Frisch to stay at province next season despite French interest

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast is confident that impressive centre Antoine Frisch will remain at the club despite the player expressing a desire to play for his native France and apparent interest from a few Top 14 clubs. The 27-year old, who has another season to run on his contract with Munster after joining from Bristol Bears, has scored ...

Horner has learned “not to listen” to Wolff over F1 title claim

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he has learned “not to listen too much” to Toto Wolff after his rival said this year’s Formula 1 title battle was already over.

Ireland rugby star Robbie Henshaw cuts ribbon on new Vision Ireland store in Mullingar

There was plenty of excitement on the streets of Mullingar today (Wednesday) as Irish rugby star Robbie Henshaw cut the ribbon on a new Vision Ireland store. The Athlone native attracted plenty of intrigue among the watching public as he opened the national sight loss agency’s latest premises along the midlands town’s Dominik Street. Henshaw’s appe...

McDonagh and Hogan hits decisive goals as Tipp topple Clare

Tipperary proved undoubtedly the kings of the ring in what was essentially a lively shadow boxing final round bout with neighbours Clare in Páirc Naomh Mhuire in Quilty. With both sides already through to the last four of the Munster Minor Football Championship alongside kingpins Cork and Kerry in May before a ball was kicked in this final round sh...

Joshua Kimmich's bullet header dumps Arsenal out of Champions League

Gunners’ season suffers another blow with Champions League exit in Munich

‘I received an apology from the man. I felt sorry for him’ – how Lee Chin helped fan who racially abused him

Lee Chin shines like a beacon on the pitch every time he togs out for the Wexford hurlers, but he stands for so much more outside the white lines. It’s 12 months since racial abuse thrown at Chin by an opposition supporter forced the abandonment of a charity match against Tipperary in Carrick-on-Suir and it’s only now that he feels comfortable enou...

Mikel Arteta reflects on 'disappointing' result against Bayern

Mikel Arteta reflects on his side's 'disappointing' Champions League quarter-final loss to Bayern Munich, and what Arsenal need to learn from the first European campaign in 7 years

James McClean labels FAI’s search for new manager a ‘shambles’ and reveals his pick for Ireland job

James McClean has hit out at the FAI’s lengthy search for a new manager and labelled the process as a “shambles”. After Stephen Kenny’s reign ended last November, the FAI embarked on the search for his successor as outgoing CEO Jonathan Hill outlined that they aimed to appoint a new boss before the Nations League draw last February. That failed to ...

Other clubs must try to match Leinster and not limit them, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Chiefs coach admits Jordie Barret’s move ‘makes you a bit jealous that you’re not working in Leinster’s recruitment department.’

2024 MotoGP world championship standings after the Americas GP

Jorge Martin has taken an early lead of the 2024 MotoGP world riders’ standings after three rounds of the season.

Five-goal Gillian Farrelly steers Drogheda water polo team to narrow win

​DROGHEDA 13 TRIBES 12 DROGHEDA’S senior women’s team completed their regular league programme with a thrilling win over Tribes at the National Aquatic Centre. This was their last taste of competitive action before next month’s league play-offs and Irish Senior Cup finals, and Tribes came to Dublin occupying second place in Division 1 of the Nation...

Eye-watering sum Scottie Scheffler’s caddie earns after US star’s Masters win

Tadhg Furlong looked back to his best in dominant display against La Rochelle

The Leinster tighead had some impressive moments in Saturday’s win at Aviva Stadium.

Dundalk FC debutant Eoin Kenny ‘has a lot of great attributes’, says Brian Gartland

Brian Gartland hadn’t even won the first of five league titles when he first met Eoin Kenny but on Monday night, along with Liam Burns, he handed him his Dundalk debut off the bench against Bohemians. While the now 18-year-old son of Stephen Kenny was unable to find the equaliser that the Lilywhites were chasing in nine minutes of added time at Dal...

Sligo secure another U-20 win over Mayo to set up Connacht semi-final against Galway

Sligo came from behind at the break to get the better of Mayo for the third consecutive season. Just like last week it was Luke Marren who helped guide his side into next week’s semi-final against Galway. The Sligo marksman scored six second-half points as his side rallied from a 0-7 to 0-4 deficit at the interval. Mayo started the match brightly a...

League of Ireland sides discuss breaking away from FAI in talks with European Clubs Association

The prospect of a League of Ireland breakaway from the FAI was one of the topics discussed at a meeting with representatives of the European Clubs Association (ECA) in Dublin today. While there are no working plans to go down that route, the concept has been raised in talks between club reps on a consistent basis and the chatter has increased in li...

'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'

Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.

Kerry star Fionán Mackessy explains how his move to Kilkenny side O’Loughlin Gaels came about

Star Kerry hurler Fionán Mackessy – the reigning All-Ireland Poc Fada champion – has spoken for the first time about his impending move to All Ireland-senior club championship runners-up, O’Loughlin Gaels. The move to the Kilkenny club first came to light in February, mere weeks after the Gaels were seen off by St Thomas’ of Galway in the final in ...

What could have been: When Villeneuve’s shock return thwarted an F1 rookie

The headlines prior to Formula 1’s maiden visit to Shanghai for the 2004 Chinese Grand Prix were dominated by the return of Jacques Villeneuve. But it also proved a sliding doors moment for Renault’s diligent test driver, who 20 years later bares no bitterness

Not quite shadow boxing as Cork and Kerry face off in Munster U20 clash

With the overwhelming probability, following the opening round results, that Cork and Kerry will come face-to-face in the provincial Under 20 football decider in a fortnight’s time, there is a sense of a ‘phoney war’ about this Wednesday’s meeting of the sides at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7pm). Most certainly, this clash of the two Munster heavyweights in ...

Leinster make huge statement with signing of world-class Barrett

The 27-year-old will join after the 2024 November Tests and boost Leinster’s trophy credentials.

Cork boss Pat Ryan: 'I’d bite your hand off for third. I think everyone would'

The Rebels are gearing up for their Munster opener against Waterford next Sunday.

Dillon stars with 1-5 as Kerry U20s lay down a marker against Cork

Tomás Ó Sé’s Kingdom top the table, with Cork second, heading into the final round of fixtures.

Munster's battle with the Bulls part of intense URC run-in

All four provinces have work to do with five regular season games left.

Mighty Moyne Rangers win Division 2A title

Moyne Rangers became the first adult champions of the season after they travelled to All Blacks on Sunday, needing a win to be sure of the Division 2A title. They found the home side in no mood to roll over and allow the visitors an easy title, and they certainly had to do it the hard way. Playing against a strong wind in the first-half, the Ennisc...

Newey: F1’s grid to close up even more before being ‘blown apart’ in 2026

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey predicts the fight at the front of Formula 1 is going to get even tighter, before the 2026 rules reset blows things apart once again.

Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit

Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.

Dundalk set deadline in manager search as CEO provides update

Peter Halpin says the closing date for applications is next Wednesday, 24 April.

‘Demands of modern game are a huge challenge’ – Studying for a PhD gives Galway ace Conor Whelan fresh perspective

Conor Whelan is about to embark on a 10th inter-county hurling championship season with Galway. How time flies. It feels like only yesterday since the 18-year-old with the speed skater movement was thrown in at the deep end in Thurles for an All-Ireland quarter-final against Cork in 2015. He scored 1-2 that afternoon and within weeks was playing in...

‘People are looking at the Jordie Barrett signing totally wrong’ – Munster’s John Ryan on Leinster’s big move

John Ryan has experienced both sides of the same coin. This time last year, he was adjusting to life in New Zealand, all the while in the thick of the Super Rugby season, culminating in a memorable run to the final with the Chiefs. As an Ireland international with the club for a short stint on the back of Wasps folding, the Chiefs were keen to pick...

The tragic downfall of Emma Raducanu, winner of the 2021 US Open

Rangers' title bid suffers another blow in drab goalless draw at Dundee

Rangers are three points behind Celtic at the top of the table and have hit the skids at the wrong time.

Leinster announce ticket prices from €10 for Croke Park showdown with Northampton

Leinster have confirmed the ticketing distribution plan ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final date with Northampton Saints at Croke Park on Saturday May 4. Tickets for the game will go on sale to season ticket holders on Thursday morning, April 18, at 10am. Tickets for the semi-final are on average €10 cheaper than prices last year, with the chea...

‘It’s pretty exciting, isn’t it?’ – Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to Leinster’s Kiwi additions

Jamison Gibson-Park laughs as the suggestion is put to him that he is the only Leinster back whose position will be safe upon Jordie Barrett’s arrival in December. Given that Barrett can play anywhere from 10-15, Gibson-Park can sleep a little easier knowing scrum-half is the only position the All Black hasn’t played in his professional career. It ...

Derry v Donegal: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Mickey Harte's league-winning Derry side welcome Jim McGuinness’ Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Celtic Park in Derry with a 6.15pm throw-in on Saturday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on RTÉ 2 & ...

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

Lewis Hamilton says he will need to discuss some finer details of his Formula 1 move to Ferrari with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

Henry Shefflin confirms Johnny Glynn on board for Galway

The 30-year-old was a key figure in the county’s 2017 All-Ireland triumph.

'There’s a hype around Cork at the moment that is more for potential rather than results'

Waterford great Paul Flynn says Sunday’s Munster opener is ‘huge for both teams’.

Porsche lodges appeal over da Costa's Misano Formula E disqualification

The Porsche Formula E team has formally confirmed that it will lodge an appeal against Antonio Felix da Costa's disqualification from the Misano E-Prix.

Where were the last Olympics Games? And the edition before that one? See how many you can remember

When choosing locations for the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) specifically gives the honor of holding the Games to a city rather than a country. Indeed, the selection process, international politics, and investment involved with the Olympics has made the host city selection a major deal. Usually held every four years, the international sporting event was only ever cancelled due to World War I (1916) and World War II (1940 and 1944), and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic (2020). This year, the Games will be held in Paris. To get into the Olympic spirit, click on to recall the past host cities in the event's modern history.